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Simplification Opportunities in Some Western European Personal Income Tax System

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|Jul 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sues-2026-0012 | Journal eISSN: 2285-3065 | Journal ISSN: 1584-2339
Language: English
Page range: 33 - 57
Submitted on: May 1, 2025
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2025
Published on: Jul 23, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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